James Ballentine "Uptown" VFW, Minneapolis, MN

Yes—you read that correctly. What is quite possibly the best karaoke bar in the Minnesota (City Pages thinks so) is the James Ballentine VFW, Post 246, in the Uptown neighborhhod of… Read More

10 Best Rainy Day Activities in Minnesota!

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Science Museum of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN

Give your mind some nourishment the next time the rain falls with a trip to the Science Museum of Minneapolis. Located in St. Paul, this museum offers interactive and educational exhibits that will… Read More

The 8 Best Live Music Venues in Minnesota!

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Turf Club, St. Paul, MN

Long a no-frills music venue in a blue collar St. Paul neighborhood, the Turf Club’s ability to attract artists got a boost when it partnered with First Ave. to promote shows. Now, the Turf… Read More

The 9 Best Museums in Minnesota!

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Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN

Tucked into a bend in the Mississippi, the Science Museum of Minnesota is a riverfront homage to science that will wow adults and children, alike. With permanent installations that range from weather… Read More

Best Paint & Wine Spots in Minnesota 2025!

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Acrylics and Corks, Owatonna, MN

Budding artists in the Owatonna area can book a private Acrylics and Corks painting event at the studio or another location. You can also join in on one of the studio’s public events and take… Read More

8 Best Comedy Clubs in Minnesota!

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Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret, Chanhassen, MN

A regular feature at the Chanhassen Dinner Theaters, Stevie Ray’s Comedy Cabaret is an improv company that takes its cues from the audience. The regular show features an ever-changing line up… Read More

The 10 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Minnesota!

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Great Wolf Lodge, Bloomington, MN

Since it first opened as Waterpark of America, families have flocked to this resort during all months of the year. With its rebranding as a Great Wolf Lodge, it’s likely to become even more… Read More

9 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Minnesota!

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Willows on the River, Lake City, MN

Willows on the River stands directly on the shoreline of Lake Pepin. The condo suites in this resort all have fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Pepin and the bluffs that… Read More

The 9 Best Guided Tours in Minnesota!

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James J. Hill House, St. Paul, MN

James J. Hill, once the state’s wealthiest man, was a lumber baron and railroad magnate. His Summit Ave. sits regally on a bluff, overlooking downtown St. Paul and the Mississippi River. Taking… Read More

14 Perfect Minnesota Getaways!

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St. James Hotel, Red Wing, MN

Spend a weekend at this historic hotel in the river town of Red Wing. Enjoy browsing art galleries in the quaint downtown area, or take a stroll along the Mississippi. Drive a few miles south of town… Read More

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